Custom sewing and Alterations

I offer quality alterations with your budget in mind. I’ll always try to suggest options that save money and extend the life of your clothing. For example, with kids’ clothes, I often leave extra fabric in the hem or seams to allow room for growth.

All genders, body shapes and sizes welcome.   Inclusive and affirming — everyone is welcome here.

2026 Prom Season-I am full for 2026 Prom season, with the exception of the certificates donated to the Prom Shoppe for free hemming.  

• I do not alter wedding dresses.  
• I do not alter bodices of (most) prom dresses because many prom dresses are now built like wedding dresses but with sheer or difficult fabrics and I do not feel comfortable touching them.  Prom dress hems are fine!
• If possible and appropriate, prewash and dry garments new garments before your fitting to avoid shrinkage after altering. 
• For fittings, bring the shoes and undergarments you plan to wear with the outfit—especially for dresses or pants.
• If you choose to mark your own garment, I will alter to the marks provided.  In that case, I am not responsible for the final fit of the garment. 
• Formal dresses alterations require at least 3 weeks notice.   If at least 3 weeks notice is not provided, a rush fee of 50% of the final fee may apply, subject to my discretion.  A rush fee is charged only when I have to reschedule other alterations or if I must plan for overtime hours to complete the job. 
• I will not alter dirty garments for the protection of my clients and my machines (including hockey jerseys).  Please make sure you properly clean items before bringing them to me. Dirty items will be returned unaltered.

• Basic repair that takes less than 5 minutes- Free (first item only)
• Basic pant hem (machine): $10
• Euro hem on jeans (original hem): $15
• Dress pant hem (blind hem, machine): $10
• Dress hem (single layer): starting at $40 (depending on skirt width)
• Install corset back on formal dress $50 plus cost of corset kit
• All other alterations will be quoted following a fitting appointment.  Cost is based on time and complexity of the alteration and is based on a shop rate of $30/hr.

Fittings are by appointment only on Monday evenings in my studio in Stittsville. Location  details will be provided upon booking. 

If those times don’t work, feel free to reach out—I can usually accommodate.

Book using the app on the right, or contact me:

• Text: 613-355-6225
• Email: skippedstitchesshoppe@gmail.com

Each fall, I sew hockey name bars and donate 50% of proceeds to a local charity. For 2025, I donated $1156 to Rock Out for Jack.

• House league bars: $5
• Competitive jerseys: $7 (more time involved)

Text 613-355-6225 or email to arrange drop-off.